Bio

Kami Lyle is a singer songwriter –piano-trumpet player who on March 30th, was announced a winner for The Great American Song Contest for her song “Joy To The World Especially To You”, in the special song category. She also was a finalist in the Singer-Songwriter category for “Ladies Skating” and a finalist in the Adult Contemporary category for her song “Mambo”. Kami attended Berklee...
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Kami Lyle is a singer songwriter –piano-trumpet player who on March 30th, was announced a winner for The Great American Song Contest for her song “Joy To The World Especially To You”, in the special song category. She also was a finalist in the Singer-Songwriter category for “Ladies Skating” and a finalist in the Adult Contemporary category for her song “Mambo”.
Kami attended Berklee College of Music, and upon graduation, immediately moved to Nashville. A buzz grew quickly, reaching both New York and L.A., presenting her with a co-publishing deal (Criterion Music Corp.) as well as a recording contract with MCA Records.

Kami’s first album, “Blue Cinderella,” produced by Hugh Padgham (Sting, Melissa Etheridge, Phil Collins) put her on VH1 with the single “Polka Dots” and was well-received by critics and fans alike. She moved to Cape Cod with husband Joey Spampinato where she released her second album, “Ten Songs”. She is currently working on her third album title “Pictures by The Sea”.
Kami started a singer songwriter music concert series two years ago, titled, “The Kami Lyle Sit-A-While…real songs, real writers, fake fireplace in New England. Her home base is at The Cotuit Center for the Arts. The series brings some of her favorite singer songwriters from around the country. Kami hosts each round in a relaxed Cape Cod living room setting, fake fireplace and all. Her upcoming show guests are singer songwriters, Bonnie Hayes of Bonnie Raitt’s “Nick of Time” fame & Kimon Kirk of Boston. Past guest have included Jon Pousette-Dart, Gretchen Peters, Peter Mulvey, Cosy Sheridan, Dennis Brennan, Claudia Nygaard, Jake Armerding, Sally Barris and many others.
Kami along with her quartet has toured the last two years with Steve Forbert’s Anniversary tours as the opener and a member of his backup band on keyboard , vocals and trumpet. Other recent compilations are “Stay with You” with Manu Katche, Third Round, ECM Records & produced by Manfred Eichman which she sang & co-wrote. Many more compilations, listed on her website.

With a distinctive voice and unique style, this singer/songwriter, trumpet player/pianist has a powerful impact on audiences, leaving listeners spellbound with the musical potions she creates. Armed with pen, paper, and trumpet, Kami Lyle continues to brave a whole new path with a highly impressive collection of self-penned songs. Whether lush and mysterious or playfully coy, this artist is a cool splash of water to any listener’s face.

To find out more about Kami Lyle , her music, schedule and the Sit-A-While concert series, go to www.kami lyle.com